EVICTION LAWS
natural end and the landlord does not wish to renew it , they simply give the tenant notice to quit per the terms of the lease agreement . This is not eviction .
Steps in the eviction procedure if tenant breaches agreement
1 . Notify the tenant of the breach .
• The landlord must issue a warning to the tenant in writing , giving them a specified amount of time to remedy the breach . This time frame is determined by the terms of the lease . Unless otherwise specified , it is 20 working days , in accordance with the Consumer Protection Act ( CPA ).
• The CPA is designed to protect consumers in various transactions , including rental agreements . It sets out specific requirements for notice periods and other aspects of the landlord – tenant relationship . If there is no written lease , the landlord must give a full calendar months ’ notice . If the tenant rectifies the breach , the matter is finished .
• If the breach is not remedied within the designated time , the landlord notifies the occupier
SA Real Estate Investor Magazine JULY / AUG 2023 52